Landa PDHW5-35624E Operator's Manual page 7

h. do not smoke or use flames when refueling;
i. the engine must be started in compliance with
the specific instructions in the operation manual
of the engine and/or machine itself. Do not use
auxiliary starting aids that were not installed on
the original machine (e.g. Startpilot);
j. before starting, remove any tools that were
used to service the engine and/or machine.
Make sure that all safety guards are in place;
k. during operation, the surface of the engine can
be dangerously hot. Avoid touching the exhaust
system in particular;
l. before proceeding with any operation on the
engine, stop the engine and allow to cool.
Never carry out any operation while the engine
is running;
m. the oil must be drained while the engine is hot.
Particular care is required to prevent burns. Do
not allow the oil to come into contact with the
skin;
n. make sure the drained oil, oil filter and the oil it
contains are disposed of in the correct way in
order to safeguard the environment;
o. pay attention to the temperature of the oil filter
when the filter itself is replaced;
p. during operations that involve access to moving
parts of this machine and/or removal of rotating
guards, disconnect and insulate the positive
wire of the battery to prevent accidental short-
circuits and to stop the starter motor from being
energized;
q. only check belt tension when engine is off.
WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.
8. When in use, do not place machine near
flammable objects as the engine is hot.
9. Oil burning appliances shall be installed only in
locations where combustible dusts and flammable
gases or vapors are not present. Do not store or
use gasoline near this machine.
10. Use Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel only. NEVER use
gasoline in your diesel tank. Gasoline is more
combustible than diesel and could result in a
serious explosion. NEVER use crankcase or waste
oil. Damage could result from contamination.
11. Do not confuse gasoline and diesel tanks. Keep
proper fuel in proper tank.
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WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
WARNING
surfaces can cause burns. Use
only designated gripping areas of
spray gun and wand. Do not place
hands or feet on non-insulated
areas of the pressure washer.
12. Transport/Repair with fuel tank
RISK OF INJURY.
HOT SURFACES
EMPTY or with fuel shut-off
CAN CAUSE BURNS
valve OFF.
CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid. Do
CAUTION
not touch or direct discharge
stream at persons.
WARNING: This machine
produces hot water and must
have insulated components
attached to protect the operator.
HOT DISCHARGE FLUID:
DO NOT TOUCH OR
DIRECT DISCHARGE
13. To reduce the risk of injury, close
STEAM AT PERSONS.
supervision is necessary when a
machine is used near children. Do not allow
children to operate the pressure washer. This
machine must be attended during operation.
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
WARNING
securely with both hands before
starting. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping
wand.
14. Never make adjustments on
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
machine while in operation.
BACK — HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
15. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
WARNING: High pressure
WARNING
developed by these machines will
cause personal injury or
equipment damage. Keep clear of
nozzle. Use caution when oper-
ating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people or animals or
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
severe injury or death will result.
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
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